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as in experienced
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
willingly suffered hardships so that their children would have a better life
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as in grieved
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the husband suffered deeply at the mere suggestion that he had been unfaithful
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as in permitted
to give permission for or to approve of
contends that the death penalty is something that no civilized society should suffer
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as in allowed
to fail to prevent (some behavior on someone's part) especially from neglect or indifference
I will not suffer you to insult me so!
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Recent Examples of suffered
When they were rescued, the family suffered from smoke inhalation, burns, and exposure, Hyannis Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Lamothe told the Cape Cod Times.
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Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
After a solid rookie year, Bulls guard Jay Williams suffered a career-ending injury in a motorcycle accident.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
And although fallout from major geopolitical announcements is par for the course in the digital assets market, traders suffered more in this instance due to the unwinding of many leveraged positions.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The injury suffered by former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has reportedly forced significant creative changes in WWE, potentially impacting the return plans for Austin Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That crew member reportedly suffered a concussion and was taken to the hospital.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Two men left and fired at the restaurant from the outside, shattering windows and striking two teenagers, who police said suffered minor injuries.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Laila suffered three spinal injuries, a GoFundMe said.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
The Rockets, who surprisingly finished second in the West behind Oklahoma City last season, were dealt a tough blow over the summer, though, when point guard Fred VanVleet was lost for the season to a torn ACL suffered during a voluntary workout.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 22 Oct. 2025
After a solid rookie year, Bulls guard Jay Williams suffered a career-ending injury in a motorcycle accident.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
And although fallout from major geopolitical announcements is par for the course in the digital assets market, traders suffered more in this instance due to the unwinding of many leveraged positions.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
The injury suffered by former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has reportedly forced significant creative changes in WWE, potentially impacting the return plans for Austin Theory.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
That crew member reportedly suffered a concussion and was taken to the hospital.
—Pilar Arias, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Two men left and fired at the restaurant from the outside, shattering windows and striking two teenagers, who police said suffered minor injuries.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Laila suffered three spinal injuries, a GoFundMe said.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffered
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell experienced the same type of frustration Friday night that the New York Yankees’ Max Fried and Carlos Rodón did in the Division Series.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This very publication grieved its untimely passing.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the investigation into the plane crash continues, the country music world grieved the loss of a musical legend.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.—
Felicia Campbell,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This interactive dashboard brought together a wealth of drug mortality and demographic data that allowed users to compare county-level overdose rates with the socioeconomic conditions in that area.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the media will not be allowed to capture images of the 22-year-old entering or exiting the courtroom.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The ones at the high-dollar games cited in the indictment could read cards and predict which player had the best hand.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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The commission has had traps and game cameras in the area since shortly after the attack occurred, Stephens said in Thursday's news release.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fallon's fellow late-night host, Seth Meyers, previously mourned the death of his dog Frisbee in August.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The conservationist community and celebrities alike have mourned Goodall’s passing.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Violent behavior towards officers or others, or destructive behavior towards local businesses, will absolutely not be tolerated.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Black and Indigenous Derry residents are barely tolerated, but the horrors of the Jim Crow South, where the National Guard is beating down protesters, play on television screens in the background.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of half-sister Alana Hadid's wedding to Emmy-winning producer Ross Williams, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid underwent a little bridesmaids training.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The concert series marks the band’s first official tour since lead singer Jon Bon Jovi underwent extensive vocal cord surgery in 2022.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Suffered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffered. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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